Julien Dillens

Belgian sculptor (1849-1904)
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Julien Dillens
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Julien Dillens

Summary

Julien Dillens is a human[1]. He was born in Antwerp[2]. He was born on June 8, 1849[3]. He died in Saint-Gilles[4]. He died on December 24, 1904[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], medalist[7], designer[8], and visual artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Julien Dillens's place of birth was Antwerp[2].
  • Julien Dillens passed away in Saint-Gilles[4].
  • Julien Dillens was born on June 8, 1849[3].
  • Julien Dillens died on December 24, 1904[5].
  • Julien Dillens is buried at Saint-Gilles Cemetery[11].
  • Julien Dillens's father was Hendrick Joseph Dillens[12].
  • Julien Dillens held citizenship in Belgium[13].
  • Julien Dillens's professions included sculptor[6].
  • Julien Dillens worked as a medalist[7].
  • Julien Dillens's professions included designer[8].
  • Julien Dillens's professions included visual artist[9].
  • A notable student of Julien Dillens was Karel Lateur[14].
  • Julien Dillens received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Julien Dillens is recorded as male[16].
  • Julien Dillens's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Julien Dillens's Commons category is recorded as Juliaan Dillens[18].
  • Julien Dillens's family name is recorded as Dillens[19].
  • Julien Dillens's given name is recorded as Julien[20].
  • Julien Dillens's work location is recorded as Brussels[21].
  • Julien Dillens's work location is recorded as Italy[22].
  • Julien Dillens studied under Eugène Simonis[23].
  • Julien Dillens's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Julien Dillens's Commons Creator page is recorded as Juliaan Dillens[25].
  • Julien Dillens's sibling is recorded as Albert Dillens[26].
  • Julien Dillens's sibling is recorded as Marie Dillens[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Julien Dillens's place of birth was Antwerp[2]. He was born on June 8, 1849[3]. His father was Hendrick Joseph Dillens[12].

Education

Julien Dillens studied under Eugène Simonis[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], medalist[7], designer[8], and visual artist[9]. A notable student of Julien Dillens was Karel Lateur[14].

Recognition

Julien Dillens received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

Death and Burial

Julien Dillens died on December 24, 1904[5]. He died in Saint-Gilles[4]. Burial took place at Saint-Gilles Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Julien Dillens ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Julien Dillens born?

Julien Dillens's place of birth was Antwerp[2].

Where did Julien Dillens die?

Julien Dillens died in Saint-Gilles[4].

Who were Julien Dillens's parents?

Julien Dillens's father was Hendrick Joseph Dillens[12].

What did Julien Dillens do for work?

Julien Dillens worked as sculptor[6], medalist[7], designer[8], and visual artist[9].

What awards did Julien Dillens receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . kmska.be. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . kmska.be. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . uurl.kbr.be. uurl.kbr.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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